Border Terrier A Plucky Dog From A Working Heritage!

The Border Terrier is known foremost as a working dog that originated in the border region between
England and Scotland. He was a great asset to the farmers in controlling the fox population that
threatened the livestock, as well as ridding properties of unwanted vermin. Written accounts of
this breed's existence date back to 1880, though without doubt they were present long before that.

Back in its working days, the Border went along with the pack hounds on foxhunts and when the
prey was grounded, he was the one expected to enter the den and bolt the fox. By all accounts,
he did his job very well!

This plucky terrier with a high degree of gameness, has many attributes well-suited for the job
he performed. He has a tight, wiry and weather resistant coat that tolerates the harsh weather of
the border country; a flexible body and ideal size for entering and traversing dens; and a
distinctive bark which can be heard underground. In addition he has the stamina to run for long
distances and keep up with the pack.

Nowadays, the Border is mainly a family companion and dog
show participant.

The Border Terrier, though small, is long-legged and has a wiry, less
formal looking coat. His expression is very alert and his face has an appealing and whiskery
cuteness. His head shape has been described as resembling an Otter.

Personality and Traits:

This small terrier breed is friendly around strangers and quite sociable around other dogs. He
does have strong terrier characteristics and can be a barker if bored.

Digging is also one of his
specialties left over from his working days. Given an opportunity, he may put these skills to use
if he spots something interesting on the other side of the fence. Wise owners, acknowledging
these natural instincts, will take the precaution of sinking some wire into the ground around
their property lines.

With his family, the Border is a good natured and affectionate fellow. While he is by no means
a lap dog, he thrives on your constant companionship. His intelligence makes him easy to train, though his
independent nature will require someone with strong leadership and kindly persistence to take charge of his training.

ARTICLES

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliateadvertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn feesby linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. In addition, we sometimes refer toproducts and services from other select companies that may provide commission for referrals.